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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas JMU University of Lynchburg UMHB UT Austin Roanoke College Texas A&M VCU Marymount University| Houston Baptist University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | SU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HBU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HBU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
HBU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
HBU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
HBU | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or SU?
- Houston Baptist University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at HBU than Shenandoah University ($34,250.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than SU ($19,515 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 23% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,130 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 14.7% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,908 vs. $23,467)
HBU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 55 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than SU (80.4%)
HBU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU or SU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SU and HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is the same as at Shenandoah University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $3,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,300)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/